Yeast Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few frozen desserts are as refreshing or as effortlessly beautiful as a granita, and this watermelon version is pure summer in a glass. Ripe watermelon gets blended smooth, strained, and combined with a fragrant mint-infused honey syrup and a bright squeeze of fresh lime — the result is intensely fruity with just the right balance of sweet and tart. Because granita relies on nothing more than freezing and scraping, there's no yeast, no leavening, and no fermented ingredients to worry about anywhere in the process. The technique is surprisingly hands-off: a fork and a little patience every half hour or so transform the mixture into gorgeous, feathery ice crystals that practically melt on your tongue. It's the kind of dessert that looks impressive but asks very little of you, which makes it perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a quiet afternoon treat. Serve it in chilled glasses with a sprig of fresh mint and watch it disappear fast.
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6 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 pinch salt
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the mint leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain out and discard the mint leaves.
- 2
Working in batches if needed, blend the watermelon cubes in a blender until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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